Assistant Headteacher Early Years

Job: Assistant Headteacher - EYFS

Employer:International School - The School of Research Science Dubai United Arab Emirates

Start date: 17^th August 2026

Annual Tax-Free Salary: 40000 - 54500 Benefits including housing flight allowance medical and gratuity (worth over 15000)

Contract: Full-time fixed term for 2 years

Aston Education is working with The School of Research Science a thriving and vibrant international school in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. They are looking for a full-time Assistant Headteacher EYFS to start in August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent EYFS Teacher with proven experience raising achievement and coaching to support improved teaching and learning in Early Years Foundation Stage.

The employer:

The School of Research Science is a thriving and popular international school for students aged 3-18. They opened their doors 25 years ago and they have over 3000 students today. The student cohort is a diverse range of nationalities together with a high proportion of Emirati Nationals. The school is committed to excellence inclusivity and community.

They follow the British Curriculum from EYFS to KS5 and they offer excellent modern facilities. The schools key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy inquiry-based learning and critical thinking and problem-solving.

The schools Leadership Team is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of their staff and they foster a culture of collaboration respect and professional growth. They believe schools flourish when their people flourish.

The job responsibilities include:

The Assistant Headteacher EYFS holds strategic and operational responsibility for Early Years (EYFS) age range 3-5. The school has over 10 forms of entry on Reception.

As the Assistant Headteacher EYFS youll ensure that the provision across the EYFS reflects the highest standards of teaching learning safeguarding and pastoral care.

The successful applicant will work in collaboration with the Primary Senior Management team to ensure outstanding outcomes for their students.

You will not have a class teacher responsibility but youll be in class coaching and curriculum planning. Youll also be required to cover in the event of an absence.

Skills and Qualifications required:

• QTS
• Bachelor of Education (BEd) or PGCE and a relevant degree
• Proven experience raising achievement and coaching to support improved teaching and learning
• Successful UK leadership and management experience of EYFS at a primary school
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for EYFS
• Commitment to excellence inclusivity and community
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Tax-Free Salary
• Accommodation / Housing Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Dependent Visa Support & Medical Insurance
• Tuition Fee Discount
• Flight Allowance
• Teacher Bonus Scheme

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications and enquiries: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal discussion and to apply for this Assistant Headteacher EYFS job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.